Since I started flying, over 25 years ago (still young, by the way) the airline industry is still struggling with the #pilotshortage issue. It's like musical chairs, but instead of chairs, it's pilots, and instead of music, it's the sound of frustration!.
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Dekker on Error!
Who is he? Those who do not know Dekker. He is Sidney Dekker, a professor and researcher in the field of safety science. He has written several books on the topic of human-error, Safety Culture, and Safety Systems. He has worked with various industries, including aviation, healthcare, and nuclear power, to improve safety and prevent … Continue reading Dekker on Error!
Hierarchy. Aye, Aye Captain
Communication Barriers in Aviation What is the stake of Hierarchy? Hierarchy is considered as one of the communication barriers in the aviation field, particularly with junior staff members. Aviation is a complex industry involving great number of professionals, including Pilots, CabinCrew, Dispatchers, GroundStaff, Engineers & Technicians as well as Air Traffic Controllers (ATC) all with … Continue reading Hierarchy. Aye, Aye Captain